Maternal and Fetal Medicine

The Maternal and Fetal Medicine group cares for women who have high-risk pregnancies involving obstetric, medical, surgical or genetic complications. These specialists complement obstetrical care providers, and can co-manage complex conditions before or during pregnancy.

Fetal Care Center

The Mayo Clinic Fetal Care Center uses a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach to help women experiencing high-risk pregnancies. Fetal Care Center staff use imaging techniques to accurately diagnose babies with birth defects prenatally and then connect parents with a neonatologist and a pediatric subspecialist. This team of physicians and nurses helps coordinate any necessary intrauterine therapy, plans the route and timing of delivery and provides a smooth care transition for the newborn infant.

Available services in Maternal and Fetal Medicine include:

Pre-conception care

Care and counseling before pregnancy begins, for women who have increased medical, surgical or genetic risks.

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